Can better airflow create opportunities for energy savings and building materials longevity that roofing contractors often miss?

Beacon announced the acquisition of Extreme Metal Fabricators and Integrity Metals, expanding its metal roofing offerings in Florida and enhancing service for contractors along the state's Atlantic coast.  

Donna Maloney, a widow from Lenoir City, Tenn., received a new metal roof for free from McGuire Roofing and Construction, based in nearby Knoxville after her original contractor went bankrupt.

METALCON 2024 in Atlanta, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2024, features networking events, including Women in Metal Construction's "Metal and Mimosas"; speed networking at The Exchange; insightful roundtables; and an International Matchmaking Forum with daily activities.
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METALCON announced the two keynote speakers for its 2024 annual conference and trade show in Atlanta from Oct 30 to Nov 1: former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann and economist Dr. Anirban Basu.

S-5!, the Colorado-based metal roof attachment solutions manufacturer, will host accredited educational sessions at METALCON in Atlanta, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, covering metal roofing basics, solar racking systems, and sales strategies.

METALCON introduces "The Design District" in Atlanta from Oct. 30-Nov. 1, offering design professionals the chance to explore metal applications, earn credits, and network with industry leaders.

Beacon completed the acquisition of Chicago Metal Supply, a family-owned firm specializing in customized architectural sheet metal and intricate metalworks to enhance its commercial and residential offerings.

METALCON offers a wide selection of small-group forms during its 2024 show, held Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Atlanta.

Two suspects have been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing metal roofing equipment from an upstate New York business and traveling nearly 680 miles across state borders for a paltry $4,000.

Absolute Construction in Plano, Texas helps a customer seeking a replacement for their concrete tile roof select a far more durable roof, giving them a metal makeover.

Going strong since 1991, METALCON is continuing the tradition of keeping contractors, distributors and more in the know about all things metal construction and design.

RC takes a closer look at the products and innovations the roofing industry has to offer in 2018.

Just by taking a walk around the IRE 2019 show floor in Nashville, it was clear that high-tech tools are changing the roofing industry.

Some roofs are so iconic their mere description gives their identity away. Or does it? Take our quiz to test your knowledge (and our writing skills).

Western Specialty Contractors of St. Louis recently announced its Peoria, Ill. branch completed a 500,000-square-foot roof expansion for EV manufacturer Rivian.

Many factors go into determining a roof's wind resistance, from speed and direction to the design and materials used. Westlake Royal Roofing Products takes a closer look at the way concrete roof tiles are a superior choice for wind resistance.

SPRI has issued a white paper addressing the impact of construction-generated moisture on roofing, urging ventilation and suggesting remediation measures during construction.

SRS welcomes several special guests and a trio of country music bands, including the legendary duo Big & Rich, on stage at the Sugar Mill during the 2022 IRE.

Learn how to handle the top 10 contract clauses roofing contractors commonly face when presented with a contract from a general contractor or owner.

Five finalist teams will compete for bragging rights, scholarships and more during the 2021-22 Construction Management
Student Competition.

MicroGuard, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications, including foam, has been developed as a non-leaching antifungal agent free from metals and arsenic-based OBPA.

NAIL CATCH downspout filters help protect homeowners from nails and debris. 

Ultra-Pure spray foam is designed to minimize odors and VOC emissions before, during and after application and is designed to deliver consistent performance year-round.

If done well, the hiring process is the linchpin separating good and great companies. Learn more on how to be great during the 2023 International Roofing Expo.

What makes people choose one roofing contractor over another? Find out in this 2023 IRE session.

The Garland Company unveiled Green-Lock Plus White high-performance adhesive to construct multi-ply modified bitumen roofing systems.

The new partnership aims to provide ABC contractor members with the tools and insights to improve project outcomes and maximize profitability.

The 26th Annual FEI Group National Conference, themed "Organizational Health," brought industry leaders together for networking, expert presentations, and discussions on market trends, sustainability and leadership.

In September, U.S. construction spending rose by 0.1% to $2.14T, with private residential projects driving a slight increase; public-sector construction grew by 0.5%, totaling $495.2B.

Nastar Roofing owner William Skaggs and payroll administrator Billie Adkison admitted to a $2.5 million employment tax fraud scheme, paying employees in cash but failing to withhold taxes or report that income to the IRS. 

Interoperability's been the biggest challenge, but standards are emerging.

A quarter of the world's population uses voice search, and the numbers are only going to rise.

AI makes synthetic speech sound more realistic than ever?and therein lies the danger.

Thanks to this Palo Alto, Calif.-based provider of real-time speech understanding technology, agents have a choice in how they're heard and can proudly hold on to their unique voice characteristics.

PolyAI continues to redefine what's possible with voice-first, artificial intelligence-powered automation in contact centers.

AI software company Capacity has been on an acquisition spree over the past year or so, grabbing up a number of fairly prominent speech technology vendors to expand its contact center capabilities.

As technology-driven trickery becomes harder to detect, intent looms large.

Plan for both the short term and the long term.

As conversational assistants proliferate, they'll become harder to discover.

Integrating voice technology, conversational AI, and CRM systems can vastly improve the customer journey. (Featured on DestinationCRM.com.)

The integration of OpenAI with Twilio's Communications APIs will enable developers to create voice experiences. (Featured on SmartCustomerService.com.)

Agora integrates with OpenAI to enable real-time conversational AI.

Los jugadores se concentrarán el próximo lunes para cerrar la fase de grupos de la Liga de Naciones ante Dinamarca (viernes 15) y ante Suiza (lunes 18) Leer

El extremo del Girona ya debutó en la selección absoluta cuando Luis Enrique era seleccionador Leer

El jugador no entrará en la cárcel al tener su condena en suspenso según la Justicia francesa Leer

Trabajo los festivos y es un empleo que hago encantado si no fuese porque en Mallorca el no tener coche supone una minusvalía. Los buses de la EMT pasan cuando quieren y, en caso de que sea día de fiesta, tienes un problema aún más gordo. Mi autobús pasa hasta las 21.30 horas. Es decir, siempre dependo del coche de mis compañeros de trabajo y de su predisposición a llevarme. Y cuando quiero ir a la part forana la cosa se agrava.

Son las 8.55 de una mañana fría de otoño y puedo observar que dos
coches aparcan en las inmediaciones de un colegio, en cada uno de ellos hay
un adulto fumando; el primero es la mamá la que fuma y además hay un
bebé de pocos meses y un niño de 8 años de 3º de Primaria en el
interior del vehículo. En el otro, un papá exhalando sus humos en el
pequeño cubículo de su coche donde dos hermanos uno de 7 y otra niña de
5 asmática comparten asiento trasero; sin embargo ninguno de ellos les
priva del nocivo humo de su cigarrillo.

Los empleados de la funeraria se dieron cuenta de que se iban a llevar a Málaga los restos de una mujer a la que su familia iba cremar en Cádiz Leer

Abrieron el local hace cuatro años y se hicieron virales al incluir el sueldo de los camareros en la carta Leer